Hello all,
My name is Brenda Spehar, and this is my sixth course in the MET program. I live just west of Toronto in Burlington, Ontario and am an HRIS Administrator at a large school board in the GTA. I am taking this course in the hopes of shifting my career to integrate my technological knowledge into the Corporate Training position that will be coming available very shortly. So far, my experience in the MET program has given me a new insight on how new technology impacts the classroom. I have a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities that have swiftly emerged with the fast pace of technological change. I hope to use the skills I learn in this program to help me deliver information and training opportunities to our employees using the latest technology.
I have a Sociology degree from the University of Western Ontario and am a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). I have always been interested in learning, education and technology which has led me to this program. I realize my path is very different from most of yours and I was nervous at first returning to school after quite a long hiatus and to a distance online learning program. But what I have found in the MET program has been nothing but positive. Had I given into my fear I would not have experienced the growth that I have in the last few years. So the image I chose comes from Pinterest courtesy of thedailyquotes.com about taking up challenges and how doing so helps you grow. It has been an amazing experience so far and I look forward to learning with all of you in the months ahead.
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The Daily Quotes [Online image]. Retrieved September 10, 2016 from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/264727284323124505/